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NH04 XGN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,950 mi
Last recorded129,950 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 XGN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 129,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Low and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spear wheel well corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 123,251 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Spear wheel well corroded

Fail 20 May 2024 123,225 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spear wheel well corroded

Oil leak

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 116,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint behind front catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2023 116,470 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint behind front catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 109,490 miles

front subframe rusty

n/s/f tyre has damage to inner side wall

Fail 3 May 2022 109,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached shock not fitted correctly in hub causing link to be under extreme pressure when going on lock (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front subframe rusty

n/s/f tyre has damage to inner side wall

Fail 16 Dec 2021 109,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brake hose loose & likely to rub on wheel (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brake hose loose & likely to rub on wheel (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner jacking point - within 30cm of subframe / suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower pinch bolt not tightened (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 105,569 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 105,561 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 102,548 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc slight pitting

Pass 5 Nov 2018 97,767 miles

All four brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Nov 2017 93,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 81,635 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres inner sidewalls cracking not to cord

Pass 11 Nov 2015 76,054 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 71,272 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise deteriation outer skin rear silencer

advise slight binding o/s/f brake

Pass 30 Nov 2013 65,329 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 64,629 miles

front coil spring tails missing

Pass 11 Jun 2012 62,500 miles

back box corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2012 62,500 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

back box corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,112 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 57,474 miles

front susp arm bushs

Pass 25 Jun 2009 56,016 miles

ALL FRONT AND REAR DISCS

Pass 17 Jun 2008 49,858 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 40,617 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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NH04 XGN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NH04 XGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NH04 XGN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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